Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 25

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Knowing Theodore had a fiery temper, Jonathan didn't dare offend him.

"Don't worry, sir. We've invited you today to sort out the situation between the two children. Please, be patient," Jonathan said, trying to calm the old man. Solomon, who was standing next to Theodore, added, "When Cari comes out, let's ask her what happened. We can't let the Warren family dictate everything.

"No matter the issue, Cari stayed loyal to Barrett for a whole year while he was away at war. She served his parents, treated his relatives well, and managed the household. He shouldn't be treating her like this. It's too much!' Theodore snapped, fuming:

"Please calm down, sir. We'll talk once everyone is here," Barrett said calmly.

Barrett hadn't dared invite the neighbors since Valor Estate was surrounded by the residences of other officials. Inviting them to witness the divorce could damage his future prospects.

Barrett had considered inviting an official from the Household Registry Department to stamp the divorce papers. But in the end, he decided to deliver the papers to the office himself. That way, he could avoid too many witnesses.

The Warren family's elders were also invited. Barrett's grandmother had already passed away, but Beatrice, his grandfather's second wife, was still around.

capable individuals in recent years. One member had entered the civil service but only obtained a minor position, similar to Jonathan and Benjamin. The two families had long lived their lives

time seemed like a career-ending move, but she quickly understood the reason for it. Carissa's family was in decline. Despite the Marquis of Northwatch's past glory, the current household

the kingdom's first female general. She was favored by the queen dowager and the king, who was a wise and respectable

held no future benefits for him. After all, the marquis' family couldn't support Barrett's

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In such a case, a choice had to be

respect before arriving. Based on these grounds,

Carissa treated Rebecca over the

woman in her position wouldn't be? If every jealous woman was divorced, wouldn't the

trying to assert herself and gain some respect in front of Aurora. If Barrett had understood her intentions, a bit

couldn't tolerate Carissa. Aurora likely wanted Carissa out before she entered the household herself, and aimed to become Barrett's legal wife.

silent. It was better to avoid

isn't she here yet? Send someone to hurry her up!" Rebecca, who was getting impatient, ordered

returned with a letter for Barrett, saying it was from Aurora. Barrett thought Aurora might be pleading for him not to divorce Carissa. He sighed. Aurora always tried

it. Stunned by its contents, he carefully